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Mt. Kessler Trail Build

Mount Kessler Park 2600 W. Judge Cummings Road, Fayetteville, AR, United States

Rocks! We will meet in the newest parking lot in the back of the park then head into the work area. Wear sturdy shoes and bring hydration. Thanks.

Event Series Avoca Training Race Series

Avoca Training Race Series

Avoca N Old Wire Rd, Avoca, AR, United States

The Avoca Race Series is back for 2023! The 2023 series has been rebranded and will be a four-race series (road only) with a similar race format as done in previous years. Registration is live now on Bikereg.com. Please help the process by registering online for $20 per race. Onsite registration will be $30. Race […]

Avoca Training Race Series

Avoca N Old Wire Rd, Avoca, AR, United States

The Avoca Race Series is back for 2023! The 2023 series has been rebranded and will be a four-race series (road only) with a similar race format as done in previous years. Registration is live now on Bikereg.com. Please help the process by registering online for $20 per race. Onsite registration will be $30. Race […]

School of Whitewater Paddling

Turner Bend Campground 20034 AR-23, Ozark, AR, United States

Planning for the 2023 ACC School of Whitewater Paddling event is well underway.  Registration opens March 1, 2023 here on our website.  Look for a link on our homepage.     When:  May 5- May 7, 2023 Where:  The Mulberry River, based at Turner Bend's Round the Bend campground Turner Bend is a private outfitter and store on the Mulberry River […]

School of Whitewater Paddling

Turner Bend Campground 20034 AR-23, Ozark, AR, United States

Planning for the 2023 ACC School of Whitewater Paddling event is well underway.  Registration opens March 1, 2023 here on our website.  Look for a link on our homepage.     When:  May 5- May 7, 2023 Where:  The Mulberry River, based at Turner Bend's Round the Bend campground Turner Bend is a private outfitter and store on the Mulberry River […]

Mount Magazine Trail Run

Mount Magazine State Park Visitor Center Greenfield Recreation Area, Havana, AR, United States

Mount Magazine is home to magnificent bluffs which make for breathtaking scenery, provide spectacular views, and make it popular for hang gliders and climbers alike. Magazine also offers numerous trails for hiking atop the mountain and into the valley below. It’s now time to enjoy those trails as runners. Come join us for the 8th […]

Mount Magazine Trail Run

Mount Magazine State Park Visitor Center Greenfield Recreation Area, Havana, AR, United States

Mount Magazine is home to magnificent bluffs which make for breathtaking scenery, provide spectacular views, and make it popular for hang gliders and climbers alike. Magazine also offers numerous trails for hiking atop the mountain and into the valley below. It’s now time to enjoy those trails as runners. Come join us for the 8th […]

Noon2Moon Bike Race 2023

Coler Mountain Bike Preserve 1 2003 NW Homestead Ln, Bentonville, AR, United States

Noon2Moon is the only annual fundraiser race by Coler, for Coler! Registrations and donations support Coler Mountain Bike Preserve, which is operated by Peel Compton Foundation (a 501(c)(3) nonprofit). All funds raised go back to the trail development and accessible programming that make Coler a unique destination for visitors from Northwest Arkansas and beyond!

Noon2Moon Bike Race 2023

Coler Mountain Bike Preserve 1 2003 NW Homestead Ln, Bentonville, AR, United States

Noon2Moon is the only annual fundraiser race by Coler, for Coler! Registrations and donations support Coler Mountain Bike Preserve, which is operated by Peel Compton Foundation (a 501(c)(3) nonprofit). All funds raised go back to the trail development and accessible programming that make Coler a unique destination for visitors from Northwest Arkansas and beyond!

2023 Tour de Toad Ride for Literacy

Conway Municipal Airport 3250 Sand Gap Rd, Conway, AR, United States

Rider registration is underway for the 2023 Tour de Toad Ride for Literacy! This family friendly bicycle event is held in conjunction with Toad Suck Daze in Conway and will take place Saturday morning, May 6th. You can sign up for a 10, 20, or 40 mile ride, and there’s a family ride, too. Earn […]

2023 Tour de Toad Ride for Literacy

Conway Municipal Airport 3250 Sand Gap Rd, Conway, AR, United States

Rider registration is underway for the 2023 Tour de Toad Ride for Literacy! This family friendly bicycle event is held in conjunction with Toad Suck Daze in Conway and will take place Saturday morning, May 6th. You can sign up for a 10, 20, or 40 mile ride, and there’s a family ride, too. Earn […]

Big Mountain Enduro – Mount Nebo

Mount Nebo State Park 16728 West State Hwy. 155, Dardanelle, AR, United States

Mount Nebo State Park is a 1,750 ft mountain escape in the Arkansas River Valley's heart and part of the Monument Trails system. Stepping out on the butte, you will be immersed in spectacular views that set the stage for mountain bike trails for everyone, and include waterfalls, pine forests, winding rock gardens, and gravity–down […]

Big Mountain Enduro

Mount Nebo State Park 16728 West State Hwy. 155, Dardanelle, AR, United States

Mount Nebo State Park is a 1,750 ft mountain escape in the heart of the Arkansas River Valley and is part of the Monument Trails system. Stepping out on the butte, you will be immersed in spectacular views that set the stage for mountain bike trails for everyone, and include waterfalls, pine forests, winding rock […]

Big Mountain Enduro

Mount Nebo State Park 16728 West State Hwy. 155, Dardanelle, AR, United States

Mount Nebo State Park is a 1,750 ft mountain escape in the heart of the Arkansas River Valley and is part of the Monument Trails system. Stepping out on the butte, you will be immersed in spectacular views that set the stage for mountain bike trails for everyone, and include waterfalls, pine forests, winding rock […]

Square 2 Square Bicycle Ride

Fayetteville Square 70 East Ave, Fayetteville, AR, United States

Spring Ride Starts in Fayetteville and Finishes in Bentonville. Start Times: 7-7:30, 7:30-8, 8-8:30, 8:30-9, 9-9:30 FinishLine Closes at 2 PM! Helmets are required to participate!! Shirt sizes are Not guaranteed after April 6th. If you need to register for a shuttle please copy and paste link: https://app.regwiz.io/register/s2sshuttle/958

Heather Ridley-Fleeman Battle for Hope

Old Tiger Stadium Park 517 Tiger Blvd, Bentonville, AR, United States

ABOUT BATTLE FOR HOPE The Heather Ridley-Fleeman Battle for Hope is a run/walk event held the first Saturday in May each year at the Old Tiger Stadium in Bentonville. The event began in 2005 as a way to honor the life of Heather Ridley-Fleeman and raise awareness of colon cancer. Heather died in 2004 at […]

Heather Ridley-Fleeman Battle for Hope

Old Tiger Stadium Park 517 Tiger Blvd, Bentonville, AR, United States

ABOUT BATTLE FOR HOPE The Heather Ridley-Fleeman Battle for Hope is a run/walk event held the first Saturday in May each year at the Old Tiger Stadium in Bentonville. The event began in 2005 as a way to honor the life of Heather Ridley-Fleeman and raise awareness of colon cancer. Heather died in 2004 at […]

Toad Suck Daze 10k/5k Run and Tadpole Trot

Conway High School 2300 Prince Street, Conway, AR, United States

We are so excited to announce the 41st Annual Toad Suck Daze 10K and 5K Race for the Kiwanis Club of Conway. We would also like to thank our presenting sponsor for this year’s race, Conway Regional Health Systems! We are also happy to announce that this year’s race has been designated as a Grand […]

Lei Lei’s 5k & Memory Mile

Janet Huckabee Nature Center 8300 Wells Lake Rd, Fort Smith, AR, United States

Lei’s 5k and memory mile is back!!! We are excited to bring Lei’s race back, after a couple of years off due to strict covid regulations. The race will be timed by Race Wizard and they will also be hosting our online registration. 5k $25 Memory Mile Walk $20 Spirit Runner $25 Early registration will […]

Lei Lei’s 5k & Memory Mile

Janet Huckabee Nature Center 8300 Wells Lake Rd, Fort Smith, AR, United States

Lei’s 5k and memory mile is back!!! We are excited to bring Lei’s race back, after a couple of years off due to strict covid regulations. The race will be timed by Race Wizard and they will also be hosting our online registration. 5k $25 Memory Mile Walk $20 Spirit Runner $25 Early registration will […]

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